Temperature Measurements in Rehabilitation in Patients with Completely Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament before and after RegentK and Physiotherapy

Abstract

Acute skin surface temperature effects on the knee were investigated after a manual therapy developed by Mohamed Khalifa (RegentK) compared to standard physiotherapy in patients with completely ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Twenty patients participated in this study. They were randomly assigned to group A (receiving RegentK) or group B (physiotherapy). Each group consisted of 10 patients. Temperature values were registered on four spots (three on the knee, one on the foot) of the injured and the healthy leg (control). Skin temperature increased significantly after RegentK on all sites of the injured leg, but after physiotherapy only the measurement spots on the knee showed significant increases. After RegentK the temperature had also increased significantly on the control leg, whereas in group B, the results were not significant. Experimental and clinical testing of technical equipment, e.g., infrared thermography, for ACL injuries is important for a better understanding of the different physiological/pathophysiological mechanisms underlying different therapy approaches.

What is known about the RegentK regenerative treatment for ruptured anterior cruciate ligament? A scoping review

“…These rapid adaptations could include changes in synovial fluid such as, for example, cytokine and keratin sulphate [21], increased exchanges between synovial fluid and between synovial fluid and cartilage matrix, or an increase in synovial turnover [22,23] as well as fluid mobilization in the lymphatic system [24]. Litscher G et al [14,16,18], RegentK brings local effects but also potentially neurovegetative system effects, and a very significant increase in temperature on the injured knee was observed after RegentK, as opposed to common physiotherapy which elicited no local or systemic changes. Based on current knowledge, our literature search revealed few publications on the subject, confirming that the first treatment option remains surgery.…”

RegentK regenerative treatment available for ruptured anterior cruciate ligament? A scoping review

“…These rapid adaptations could include changes in synovial uid such as, for example, cytokine and keratin sulphate (15), increased exchanges between synovial uid and between synovial uid and cartilage matrix, or an increase in synovial turnover(16, 17), as well as uid mobilisation in the lymphatic system(18). Litscher G et al (19)(20)(21), RegentK, brings local effects, but also potentially neurovegetative system effects, and a very signi cant increase in temperatures on the injured knee was observed after RegentK, as opposed to common physiotherapy which made no local or systemic changes. Based on current knowledge, our literature search revealed few publications on the subject, con rming that the rst treatment option remains surgery.…”

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“…Podstawową ich zaletą jest całkowicie nieinwazyjny charakter oraz brak jakichkolwiek skutków ubocznych dla pacjenta, a co za tym idzie możliwość wielokrotnego powtarzania pomiarów bez szkody dla badanego [8]. Thermovision is one of the most useful tools for that purpose, because it allows to assess the effectiveness of the single procedure and gives the opportunity to follow and assess serial procedures not only in medicine [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26], but also in the practice of biological regeneration in athletes [27][28][29][30][31].…”